Some Texas Printables

A sample free sample coloring page from the Deadly Insects & Arachnids Coloring Book by Dover Publishing--FIRE ANTS.  *Shiver*

Also on the Dover sampler I found this Texas Wordsearch from the All About States Wordsearch Books.

Free Stuff For Kids to Do This Summer

 

Looking for free stuff for you kids to do this summer (other than park, beach, and spinklers)?  Here's some ideas:

• See if any bowling allies in your community are taking part in the Kids Bowl Free program.
• Check your local library for free summer programs.
• Sometimes museums offer "free admission days."  See if any of museums in your area are doing this.  
• Check local churches to see if they are offering Vacation Bible School.  These are usually free.

Photo by Static.  Used under creative commons.

Limeaides for Learning - Free Limeade for Voting!

Sonic’s Limeades for Learning is here again, and I almost missed it!  And it's such a cool program! Teachers submit projects--things they'd like to see happen in their schools and classrooms--and you can vote for your favorites to win money to turn their plans into a reality. In return you get a Free Cherry Limeade! How cool is THAT!

By the way, do they have Sonic's in California now, or just out here in Texas?

FREE Events in Texas

Looking for something to do this summer?  Try the following free events!


July 24
Free Admittance to the Ladybird Wildflower Center in Austin, TX

July 31
Paint a Thomas Train in Austin, TX  (must reserve a free ticket)

August 8
Free Museum Day at the Mayborn Children's Museum in Waco, TX

Now Through August 30th
Get a Free Ticket to McKenna Children's Museum in exchange for school supply donations to the Communities in Schools of South Central Texas.

ANYTIME
Find more free events in Austin at Free Fun in Austin!

If you know of more free events going on in Texas (or California) please let me know and I'll post them!

Mosaic of a Snow Day

There's my kiddos playing in the snow!   (Yes, we had snow...in TEXAS...that was nice enough to build a snowman with.  Amazing!  That's like two years in a row!)

So, when I stumbled on a coupon code for a free Snapfish photo collage poster at Dallas Mommy I decided to send some snow pics to my dad.  Came out pretty cool!  (Though actually this is a slightly different version than I sent him.)

Joining in at...

Mosaic Monday
Mosaic Tuesday 

Free Museum Tickets and More July 16 - 18

Target is sponsoring free admission to various arts and cultural museums and events around the country July 16 through 18.  Visit the link below to see what's available near you...

Arts and Wonder Free Family Event

Smart Cents Mom - A Review

A while back I did a giveaway for some free advertising, including a banner or text link on one of my sites and a write-up on my three blogs. The winner was not choosen randomly, but selected based on the quality of their site and how well that site "fit" with the website of mine which they wanted to get an ad on. The winner wasSmart Cents Mom, an excellent blog which helps moms (and anyone really) save money. The blog was easy to navigate and pleasing on the eyes, and I agreed with her that it would be useful to my Survey Review readers, as paid surveys tend to attract people who need ways to earn, or save, a little money.

On Smart Cents Mom you can find coupons, freebies, giveaways, reviews, and money saving budget tips, including do-it-yourself money savers, and make-at-home recipes. For example, did you know that restaurants often send coupons and freebies to customers who fill out their comment cards? You don't have to make a complaint--you can fill one out a card to compliment the service or comment on the wonderful taste of your meal, and if you include your address you will often find a free coupon in your mailbox soon afterwards. That's just one of the money saving tips I found on Smart Cents Mom. I hope you all will stop by for a visit--it really is worth your while!

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NOTE: If you are interested in advertising on any of my sites, I am still selling ads for as little as $1 for two years (yes, that's right--TWO YEARS!). AND, 100% of the money I earn from these ads will be donated to MercyCorps, an organization helping victims of the earthquakes in Haiti and Chili, and helping people affected by poverty, disaster, and oppression around the world. You can see the ad spaces available and the various prices here.